An efficient transport service is one of the pre conditions for economical and social development in a country. In this context, transport can play a vital role in achieving an annual economic growth from 8 percent to 10percent, minimizing regional economic disparities and reducing poverty.
It is not possible to achieve economic and social development without [...]
A transit shelter to house stranded passengers in the city of Colombo at night is a timely act of the Government. A Colombo University survey has revealed that over 100 passengers get stranded daily in Colombo at night.
Transport Minister Dallas Alahapperuma who laid the foundation stone for the first transit centre, named Colombagedera, quite rightly [...]
Upgrading the railways system with new infrastructure facilities, the Ceylon Government Railway has extended the Railway ’signalling system’ up to Matara, replacing the old system of ‘exchanging tablets’.
The new system is introduced to ensure control of railway traffic safely, said General Manager of Railways, Dr. Lalithasiri Gunaruwan.
The system will be maintained through a central unit.
The [...]
